Down and Safe

  Ah, hello there!   Yes, we're back. We are terrible people with no sense of time, and a bit rubbish at communication. We throw ourselves at your mercy.   But onwards! Today's episode is the Season Two Warp-Up, brought to you by the generosity of our fine Patreon sponsors. Tis almost two hours of Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal listing the episodes of Season Two in order! And an excessive amount of time worrying about FIRE. Ahem. If you'd like to get straight to the Blake's 7 stuff, you may want to fast forward to twelve minutes in.   So, here we go, prepare for much swervalans and servalanigans!

Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss the FINAL episode of season two, Star One. We have arrived, at last! This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.) Apologies for the occasional crackle in the sound: it's not you, it's us. Regarding the clay/plushie Travises mentioned in the episode, these have been searched for, but I cannot find them. Michael may have imagined it all.

Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss the penultimate series two episode, The Keeper. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the twenty-third episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal engage on a discussion of the one and only Gambit! (It's a bit good, isn't it?) This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Yes, we are back, AGAIN, our apologies. Ahem. Let's just do the British thing and look mildly embarrassed before moving on: Welcome to the twenty-second episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the ninth episode of season two, Voice from the Past. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Yes, we are back, after a tremendous hiatus, our apologies. If you'd like to hear more about why that happened, there are sixteen whole minutes of explanation in this very podcast! If you'd like to skip onto the bit where we actually talk about Blake's 7, it starts at 16:30 approximately. Welcome to the twenty-first episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the eighth episode of season two, Countdown. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the sixth episode of season two, Hostage. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the sixth episode of season two, Killer. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.) This episode also spoilers the end of Babylon 5, Season 2.

We're back! Hello! Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the fifth episode of season two, Trial, where we talk about silhouettes, dignified acting in rubber suits, and the sad passing of Gareth Thomas. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the fourth episode of season two, Pressure Point, wherein we mourn the passing of Gan. Poor Gan! Farewell! This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the second episode of season two, Horizon, wherein we discuss the intricacies of the mining industry, the deadly fern on the grassy knoll, and delicious hot pepperoni pizza.This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the third episode of season two, Weapon, wherein Amal is...well...you'll see. Or hear, more likely. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the second episode of season two, Shadow, wherein we wish you a Happy New Year, rather late, and Liz says WInston Churchill when she means Winston Smith and NO-ONE CORRECTED HER. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal embark on a discussion of the first episode of season two, Redemption. The holidays have run amock with the schedule, but we're now back to the regular fortnightly eps. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the first special episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss the whole of the first series of Blake's 7, and read out lists. Very exciting lists, as they engage in the time-honoured fannish pursuit of ranking stuff in order of goodness. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.) Thank you so much to our Patreon supporters for making this extra episode possible! (And apologies to everyone - this should have dropped on Thursday, but my schedule made it impossible - Liz.)

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Orac, the thirteenth episode of Blake's 7, and the final episode of series one. We made it! Alive! All of us! Who'd have thought it? This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episode (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.) If you would like to support the podcast, we have a very shiny Patreon, which as of this episode has met the first three goals, which means six extra episodes of this fine podcast for all our listeners.

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Deliverance, the twelfth episode of Blake's 7, and penultimate episode of series one. Only one more to go! ...and then another forty or so. We also launched our Patreon last episode, where thanks to support from listeners, there'll now be five bonus episodes of the podcast, hurrah! This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episde (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.) Also, apologies for the intermittent crackling sound you may here during this episode.

Welcome to the tenth episode of Down and Safe (tenth! That's double figures, people!), where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Bounty, the eleventh episode of Blake's 7 wherein we do absolutely definitely eventually get around to discussing the episode, I promise, but there's a slight detour via Doctor Who on the way (you should see what I had to cut about Harry Potter...and Dune...and Clement Attlee.) As well as a new episode, we're also launching our Patreon, where listeners can support the podcast, and if we hit some goals, there'll be extra content for all. Please do take a look. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episde (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

Welcome to the ninth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Breakdown, the tenth episode of Blake's 7 wherein we appreciate the exquisite villainy of Julian Glover, and are briefly hopeful Gan might have something to do. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episde (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.)

We're back! I know, it's terribly exicting. So exciting, why even both reading this blurb? Go listen to the ep, it's right there! If you're still reading then you should know this is the eighth episode of Down and Safe, where Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Project Avalon, the ninth episode of Blake's 7. Amal does an uncanny Servalan impersonation! Liz swears for the first time! And everyone feels sorry for Travis...well, we would, if he weren't quite such a git. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episde (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.) Liz spoils Wacky Races. AGAIN.

In the seventh episode of Down and Safe, Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Duel, the seventh episode of Blake's 7, and manage to get through at least fifteen seconds before they mention Arena, that Star Trek episode with the same plot. This same epic restraint to avoid cheap jokes is, of course, shown in the rest of the episode too.  This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series throughout the episde (we keep major spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be particularly spoilery.) This episode also contains spoilers for Wacky Races and Babylon 5.

In the sixth episode of Down and Safe, Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Mission to Destiny, the seventh episode of Blake's 7, and manage to keep the recording to under an hour! They blame Terry Nation. Poor Terry Nation, and his dull, dull Mission to Destiny characters. Not even the prospect of Planet Mushroom could really save it. This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work, and may contain mild spoilers for the rest of the Blake's 7 series (although we do try to keep most spoilers to a spoiler section of the podcast that we give warning is going to be spoilery.)

In the fifth episode of Down and Safe, Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Seek-Locate-Destroy, the sixth episode of Blake's 7, where Servalan and Travis arrive to much applause. Flick to the end for an exciting discussion concerning moose, hounds, and caribou! This is a useful reminder that this podcast is very probably not safe for work.

In the fourth episode of Down and Safe, Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss The Web, the fifth episode of Blake's 7, where they're unable to agree on whether the Decima most resemble space cabbages, mucus Ewoks or baby Zygons, and Scott naively promises it will all be better next time. This is a useful reminder this podcast is very probably not safe for work.

In the third episode of Down and Safe, Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss Time Squad, the fourth episode of Blake's 7, covering Space Romans, Cally's introduction, and Amal's problems with predictive text. This is a useful reminder this podcast is very probably not safe for work.

In the second episode of Down and Safe, Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal share how to make cathedrals and candles, what super rusty space guns have in common with The Vagina Monologues, and discuss the third episode of Blake's 7: Cygnus Alpha.

In the first proper episode of Down and Safe, Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal discuss the first two episodes of Blake's 7, The Way Back and Space Fall, in an exciting double-length episode. We are very sorry about the demonic ice cream van.

Join Michael, Liz, Scott, and Amal in the introductory teaser to Down and Safe as they try not to put you off joining them on an exciting voyage through every episode of the classic British science fiction show Blake's 7.